Emergency Shelters

If you or someone you know does not have anywhere to stay and are in immediate need of shelter, please call the Housing Resource Centre at 226-227-7692 or email hrc@salvationarmy.ca from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For best service, callers and visitors should try to contact before 3:30 p.m. After hours, please contact the Salvation Army at 519-753-4193.

The Housing Resource Centre can help homeless individuals and families and those who may be at risk of becoming homeless.

Find a shelter for you

Women and children fleeing family violence or abuse

Nova Vita Women's Shelter provides safe emergency shelter for women and children. You can reach them by phone at 519-752-4357 (24-hour crisis line).

Youth aged 15 to 19

St. Leonard’s Station House provides support to youth aged 15-17 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. You can reach them by phone at 519-758-9644. 

Adult men

  • The Salvation Army Booth Centre provides emergency shelter for adult men. You can reach them by phone at 519-753-4193.

  • Rosewood House provides emergency shelter for adult men and adult women. You can reach them by phone at 519-750-1547.

Adult men and adult women

Rosewood House provides emergency shelter for adult men and adult women. You can reach them by phone at 519-750-1547.

St. Leonard’s Cornerstone House provides support to individuals aged 18-29 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. You can reach them by phone at 519-758-9644. 

A number of Community Supports are also available for those experiencing homelessness, including  ID Clinics, Health and Well-Being Services, and Housing Supports.